As others have said return them.
Alden cordovan boots review.
The process takes up to six months to complete but the result is a beautiful soft leather.
For me i have balance issues and fell more comfortable walking in a hiking boot.
It s the perfect boot to dress up.
Founded in 1884 by charles h.
Unboxing a leatherfoot emporium exclusive the alden g6804hc shell cordovan short wing boot in colour 8.
Alden x brogue venice boot black features plaza last horween black shell cordovan 360 degree flat welt eyelets and hooks commando sole one of our most popular styles.
They are my most comfortable pair and they are all pretty darned comfortable.
I was considering a pair of danner s but stumbled upon alden s by chance and the shells by choice.
They also have calfskin leather shoes which is another type of leather renowned for its looks and lifespan.
With a price point that starts around 500 some consider alden a gateway shoe while others can spend a lifetime of shoe.
The plaza last made the boot elegant but with the versatile commando sole.
Alden shoes quality alden use cordovan leather shells that involve a century old method of vegetable tanning and hand finishing.
Featuring metal eyelets speed hooks and a commando sole.
Alden the massachusetts company refuses to budge from its dedication to quality the best leathers including the hallowed shell cordovan bomb proof goodyear welted construction and remains hellbent on staying true to its time tested models while making just subtle tweaks in collaboration with its tight collection of retailer partners.
Thank you for a great review.
I have a number of alden shell cordovan designs in rotation including three pair of lhs s and none of them present a surface appearance as pictured in the op.